Nagaland's Hokato Hotozhe Sema grew up hearing extraordinary tales of bravery and sacrifices of Indian army men from his parents and grandparents.
Though his father was a schoolteacher and mother a housewife, the stories of soldiers from northeast displaying the highest level of courage and valour while serving the country's defence forces left a lasting impact on Sema's mind. He decided to join the army to serve the motherland.
